A recent survey of United States-based physicians revealed that nearly one-third of them do not accept credit cards for payment.

In the current economic climate, it makes no sense for physicians to not provide as many payment plans as possible.

However, where does one begin looking for information about patient-financing options? Online, of course.

Physicians can offer their patients several options for payment other than cash or checks. The world of patient financing has grown into a sophisticated and reliable system, with high-profile banks (such as Citibank) and financial service firms (such as GE Money) providing attractive loans and other products.

A number of banks and financial services firms offer programs to help practices gear up for offering patient-financing programs, and may throw in a marketing plan that can help your practice get the word out about new programs.

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